Living WELL

AUTHOR(S)

Elmore, Judith

PUB. DATE

January 2006

SOURCE

PN;Jan2006, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p32

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article discusses the effect of smoking on human health. The American Lung Association has revealed that smoking related diseases claim about 440,000 American lives per year. Smoke of cigarette contains more than 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. Smoking can affect bones and may cause pressure ulcers. Moreover, it may even contribute to bladder infections. Several studies over the years have shown that bladder cancer is related to smoking, as cancer-carrying agents may be present in the urine.

ACCESSION #

19222965

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